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Time to celebrate, ladies and gentlemen. It’s Friday at last. The weekend is almost upon us. October is well over halfway over, and the first signs of winter are already creeping into what has been a lovely fall. The forecast says rain and snow up here in the mountains this weekend. Rain I’m okay with. Snow? I could use another month or so before all that nonsense.
It’s also 2XP Friday for you Competitive Wordle players (see rules below) so get ready to double your points, for good or ill. Let’s solve this Wordle!
How To Solve Today’s Wordle
The Hint: A crucial part of any healthy diet.
The Clue: This Wordle has more consonants than vowels.
Okay, spoilers below!
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The Answer:
Wordle Analysis
Every day I check Wordle Bot to help analyze my guessing game. You can check your Wordles with Wordle Bot right here.
I did not start off well today, though this surprises me given how many common letters I used in my first two words. Still, after both SPOIL and HASTE I only had two yellow boxes and had only slashed the number of remaining solutions down to a whopping 73. Not good! EDIFY—which just seemed like the kind of tough word we’ve been getting lately—cut that down to just 4. I guessed with my gut (and my gut health) and went with FIBER. Luckily for me, that was the Wordle! Huzzah!
Competitive Wordle Score
A total wash today. 0 points for guessing in four and 0 more for tying the Bot. C’est la vie!
How To Play Competitive Wordle
- Guessing in 1 is worth 3 points; guessing in 2 is worth 2 points; guessing in 3 is worth 1 point; guessing in 4 is worth 0 points; guessing in 5 is -1 points; guessing in 6 is -2 points and missing the Wordle is -3 points.
- If you beat your opponent you get 1 point. If you tie, you get 0 points. And if you lose to your opponent, you get -1 point. Add it up to get your score. Keep a daily running score or just play for a new score each day.
- Fridays are 2XP, meaning you double your points—positive or negative.
- You can keep a running tally or just play day-by-day. Enjoy!
Today’s Wordle Etymology
Recipe for the Etymology of “Fiber”Ingredients:
- 1 cup Latin root “fibra” (meaning “fiber, thread, filament”)
- 2 tablespoons Old French “fibre” (borrowed in the 14th century)
- A pinch of Middle English adoption
- A dash of scientific influence from the 18th century
Instructions:
- Begin with the Latin root “fibra.” This ancient ingredient, with a meaning of “fiber, thread, filament,” was cultivated in the fields of classical Latin. Its texture is delicate and string-like, perfect for weaving into the fabric of language.
- Transfer the “fibra” into the Old French language, allowing it to age for a few centuries. The transformation to “fibre” adds a bit of regional flavor, as the word finds new meaning in the early 14th century. Stir gently to blend with the Old French lexicon.
- Sprinkle in a pinch of Middle English, where “fibre” was adopted with little alteration in form or meaning. Allow the mixture to settle and mature as the word becomes more common in English-speaking regions.
- Season with a dash of scientific influence in the 18th century. During this period, “fiber” expands in usage to describe plant material, muscle tissues, and other thread-like structures. The shift from “fibre” to “fiber” in American English adds a touch of linguistic divergence.
- Let the etymology simmer as the word continues to weave through various scientific, medical, and dietary contexts, becoming a versatile ingredient in the English language.
Serving suggestion: Use “fiber” to add texture and structure to discussions about nutrition, biology, or textiles. Perfect for enhancing the substance of any conversation!
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